10 Vital Estate-Planning Steps

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Thu, 17 Feb 2005

No one really wants to think about dying. It's a reality, however, and one for which no one's so far found an escape clause. Although planning for the end of life may be uncomfortable, think of it as a gift to your family. By getting your affairs in

After the Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex couples will want to consider new opportunities for amending income taxreturns , streamlining estate plans, maximizing SocialSecurity , and more, says financial planner Michael Kitces.